Drugs Safety Labeling Updates
Drugs Safety Labeling Updates
| Scientific Name | Trade Name | Updated Section | Safety-Related Labeling Changes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exemestane | Aromasin | "4.2 Posology and method of administration 4.8 Undesirable effects 6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling" | "Multiple safety updates including; elevated hepatic enzymes, elevated bilirubin, and Hyperhidrosis SFDA requested SPC/ PIL update to all registered hazardous medications to add the proposed language regarding safe handling and disposal of hazardous medications in order to ensure safety of patients, healthcare professionals, and family caregivers." | Jul, 2024 |
| Methylprednisolone | Solu-Medrol | "4.4 Special Warnings and Special Precautions for Use 4.8 Undesirable effects" | Tumor lysis syndrome, hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis suppression, flushing | Jul, 2024 |
| Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride,Desloratadine | Lorinase-D | 4.4 Special Warnings and Special Precautions for Use | Rare cases of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) / reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) reported with sympathomimetic drugs, including pseudoephedrine | Jul, 2024 |
| Infliximab | Ixifi | "4.3 Contraindications 4.4 Special Warnings and Special Precautions for Use 4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation 4.8 Undesirable effects" | "Updated safety information and contraindications related to use iof Ixifi in patients with moderate or severe heart failure at doses >5 mg/kg Updated safety information in pediatric patients Updated safety information in Pregnant patients Updated undesirable effects ""Immunogenicity, Interstitial lung disease """ | Jul, 2024 |
| Rosuvastatin,Ezetimibe | Lipocomb | 4.5. Interactions with other medicinal products | Interaction with Ticagrelor, Teriflunomide, Capmatinib, Fostamatinib, and Febuxostat | Jul, 2024 |
| Sodium Glycerophosphate Hydrated | Glycophos | 4.8 Undesirable effects | Addition of undesirable effects identified in post-marketing setting | Jul, 2024 |